Moswetuset Hummock - Quincy, MA
Posted by: 
silverquill
N 42° 17.255 W 071° 01.375
19T E 333219 N 4683688
This is believed to be the site that give rise to the name "Massachusetts" for our state. It is located along Quincy Shore Drive near the intesection with Squantum St. with great views over the bay.
Waymark Code: WM58QT
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2008
Views: 19
MOSWETUSET HUMMOCK
Moswetuset Hummock was the seat of Chickatawbut, Sagamore of the Massachusetts Indians. Adjoining were their planting grounds. "Massachusetts" means "at the great (blue) hills." With Chickatawbut Govenor Winthrop made a treaty which was never broken.
Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentennary Commission
Agency Responsible for Placement: Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission
County: Norfolk
City/Town Name: Quincy
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed
Year Placed: Not listed
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